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Sultan declares today Eid-el-Fitr, as Ramadan ends

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Demands offensive against terrorists Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared today Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, conveyed in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu on behalf of the Sultanate Council, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports of the Shawwal moon were received on Wednesday, March 18 – the 29th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday, March 19, was declared…

Tinubu host traditional, religious leaders in Abuja

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a delegation of traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to deepen dialogue between the federal government and community leadership on key national challenges. The meeting took place yesterday, and brought together eminent figures from different regions and faith traditions in Nigeria, including monarchs, imams, pastors and other respected community custodians. In his address, President Tinubu emphasised the critical role that traditional and religious institutions play in fostering peace, unity and social stability across Nigeria’s diverse…

Ramadan feeding: Sokoto govt. shares garri, ƙuli-ƙuli, sachet water after budgeting ₦1bn for programme

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Ahmad Aliyu-led Sokoto State government reportedly budgeted ₦1 billion for a Ramadan feeding programme intended to provide meals to vulnerable residents across the state. The programme was said to target about 34,000 meals per day from its 170 feeding centres throughout the fasting period. Despite this, photos circulated online on social media platform X showing residents receiving only garri, ƙuli-ƙuli, and sachet water as the relief items under the programme. These posts claimed the small quantities of these items did not reflect the scale of the ₦1 billion budget. …

Kaduna: 300 households benefit from Ramadan palliatives

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

No fewer than 300 households across the twelve wards of Kaduna-North local government area have benefited from the distribution of Ramadan relief packages aimed at easing the burden on vulnerable families during the holy month. The palliative items comprising rice, millet, and sugar were distributed on behalf of the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as part of efforts to complement the administration’s human capital development agenda. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Mubarak Mohammed, said the initiative underscores the…

Ramalan calls for National Renewal as Ramadan, Lent begin

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Urges EFCC to grant el-Rufa’i bail Aminu Imam Executive Chairman of Liberty TVR Media Group and former APC Caucus Chairman in Kaduna State, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called for national renewal and interfaith harmony, as Muslims and Christians across the country commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent simultaneously. In a goodwill message issued yesterday, Ramalan described the rare overlap of the two sacred observances on February 18 as a profound spiritual moment for Nigeria, symbolising sacrifice, unity and an opportunity for collective rebirth. He noted that…

Saudi declares today start of Ramadan

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

Saudi Arabia has announced today Wednesday, February 18, as the first day of Ramadan 2026. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the crescent moon was sighted on Tuesday night. Several other countries, including Qatar, also declared Wednesday as the start of the holy month. In Nigeria, Muslims are awaiting an official declaration from the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. As President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, his announcement determines the formal commencement of fasting nationwide. The Council had urged Muslims across the country to search for…

2027: INEC mulls adjustments to dates, as Atiku, others raise Ramadan concerns

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

…H’Reps convene emergency session The 10th House of Representatives has summoned an emergency plenary session for Tuesday to deliberate on the 2027 general election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), amid growing concerns over its clash with major religious observances. The decision followed INEC’s announcement fixing Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, and Saturday, March 6, 2027, for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls. In a statement issued Friday night, House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi said members were formally notified of…

“Review 2027 election dates over Ramadan”, ex-Buhari’s aide urges INEC

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the dates announced for the 2027 general elections, saying the proposed timetable falls within the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and could affect participation. INEC, in a notice issued on Friday, fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. The dates were announced at a news conference in Abuja by the Commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. Reacting in a post on…

Ramadan: Gov. Sani tasks clerics, media on peace campaign

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion. Sani, represented by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Mu’azu Meyare, spoke at the 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Meeting organised by Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), at its National Headquarters in Kaduna. He stressed that Nigeria’s prevailing economic, security and social challenges have heightened the responsibility of religious leaders and the media to guide public discourse with wisdom, restraint and compassion.…

CSOs fault Kano, Niger�s N6bn budget for Ramadan feeding

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 Aminu Imam

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and an economist have criticised the earmarking of billions of naira by the Kano and Sokoto state governments for Ramadan feeding programme. They explained that rather than spend huge amount of money on religious matters, such funds should be channeled to the education of the vulnerable children in their states. The criticism came on the heels of the N5bn budgeted by the Kano State Government for the feeding initiative. Earlier, the Sokoto State Government had disclosed that it set aside the sum of N6.7bn for the…